Patient Care Technician - PCT
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Medford
Posted on: July 27, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Medford, Massachusetts Job ID R0021802 POSITION
FEATURES: * $2500 Sign-On Bonus * PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports
FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service
philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including
following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Functions as
part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and
effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct
supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with FMCNA policies,
procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set
forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible
for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the
maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the
FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI
Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and
actively participates in process improvement activities that
enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality
Enhancement Goals (QEP). DUTIES / ACTIVITIES: CUSTOMER SERVICE: *
Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer
service standards. * Accountable for outstanding customer service
to all external and internal customers. * Develops and maintains
effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
* Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up
regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely
manner. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PATIENT CARE: *
Assist other health care members in providing patient specific
detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate -
Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program
(AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease
process/access. * Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their
well-being since their last treatment. Report any complaints or
observations to the nurse supervisor. * Evaluate vascular access
for patency and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. *
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight.
Report unusual findings to nurse supervisor. * Perform vascular
access evaluation pre-treatment and report unusual findings to
nurse supervisor. * Perform vascular access cannulation and report
any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse
supervisor. * Perform administration of Heparin as delegated or as
allowed by state law. * Initiate dialysis treatment according to
prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow
(QD). * Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as
prescribed by physician order or as directed. * Monitor patients'
response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to
nurse supervisor. * Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform
all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of
treatment - document. * Discontinue dialysis treatment according to
established procedures, * Evaluate patient prior to termination of
venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure. * Obtain
Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings. * Evaluate the patient
for prior to discharge and report any unusual findings to nurse
supervisor. * Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation,
weight and vital signs with initial identification. * Responsible
for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine
programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium
(Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed. * Responsible for
ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow
Venous Limits (NVL) 160. * Record accurate and timely information
regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the
Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification. *
Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to
patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment
Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes. * Report any significant
information and/or change in patient condition directly to the
nurse supervisor. * Observe patient, and conduct machine safety
checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual
findings to the nurse supervisor. * Perform and document any
intervention for unusual patient status and document patients'
response to intervention. * Evaluate patients' vascular access
during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring
pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and
report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor. * Obtain all
prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: * Maintain environmental integrity and
aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean. * Clean and
disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and
surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy. *
Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment
and document where appropriate. * Perform all required pretreatment
dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT). *
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system. * Ensure that all
blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant
according to facility policy. * Prepare, organize, and efficiently
utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage. CLERICAL &
ADMINISTRATIVE: * Complete and document ongoing participation in
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. * Enters all
treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately
and in a timely manner. * Review treatment sheets for completeness,
ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted
entries are completed or corrected where appropriate. * Prepare
initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for
appropriate placement in chart. * Prepare lab requisitions for
prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory
destination. * Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab
samples according required laboratory specifications. * Ensure
collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier. OTHER: *
Perform additional duties as assigned. ADDENDUM FOR PATIENT CARE
TECHNICIANS WORKING IN THE HOME PROGRAMS (NOT HOME ASSIST):
Assisting the HT RN: * May assist HT RN on Home Visit as directed *
Reinforces PD / HHD education under supervision of qualified HT RN
* Schedules and contacts patients regarding appointments * Weigh
patient and obtain vital signs * Collect treatment records and
review for completion. Notify RN of incomplete / missing records. *
Cleaning and prepping treatment room; prep charts * Preparing lab
tubes and requisitions & assisting with lab draw days both pre and
post draw (PCT certified phlebotomy or per state regulations) *
Clerical duties as assigned (faxing, mailing to physician offices
etc.) * Obtain home hemo water sampling as directed by the HT RN *
Set-up of the home hemo machine and PD Cycler. * Assist with exit
site care when directed by HT RN. * Warm dialysate solution when
directed by the HT RN * Draw dialysate solution for testing as
directed by the HT RN * Creates and sends patient reminders (supply
inventory for order, Kt/V collection, bringing meds to clinic visit
for review) * Assembles/breaks down charts/thins charts * Maintains
logs as directed and applicable * Inventory of Home Program *
Maintains par levels of home department supplies * Files home
patient packing slips/invoices * Inventory for Patients * Assists
patient with supply management and contacting customer service
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color
Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company
will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. Day to
day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction
with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires
travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the
community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings
may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health
care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise
levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious
diseases/materials The position provides direct patient care that
regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and
assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may
provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged
periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The
employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull
equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be
required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up
to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high
as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material
assist" devices for the heavier items. EDUCATION * Center for
Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national
certification or High School diploma or G.E.D. and must meet
certification requirements within the required state or CMS
timeline.
* All appropriate state licensure, education and training (if any)
required. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS * Previous patient care
experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred.
* Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the
FMCNA dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR
certification. EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Medford , Patient Care Technician - PCT, Professions , Medford, Massachusetts
Click
here to apply!
|